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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
3
A heap of fifty copies from a hectograph run is offered at Jackson's Book Shop, 986 988 Main Street. Prices begin at 50 cents each with inquiries welcome.
Fragmented obituaries and funeral notices from Bethel New Haven and surrounding towns list names such as Katherine Culhane John Feeney Ruby Gates Benard Lee and Emma Jones with funeral details, residences and dates. Entries include ages and interment or service times with addresses, street numbers, and cemetery references.
Judge George W. Wheeler of Bridgeport born in 1860 rises from city attorney to Supreme Court bench by 1893 after Yale Law School training. Judge Frederick Byron Hall of Saratoga Springs born 1843 becomes chief justice, civil war veteran, long service on common pleas and superior courts, appointed to Supreme Court in 1897.
Santa Rosa announces Herbert E. Law Hartland Law and Oscar E. Binner will erect a viewing exhibit beside the Burbank experimental grounds. A lecturer will lead the tour showcasing the primus berry the phenomenal berry a walnut with no tannin a new dahlia scent and ever lasting flower types plus enhanced grasses flowering tobacco and faster chestnut nutting times.
W H Tilford vice president of the Standard Oil Company died at his home today after several months of illness. He was a prominent executive and figure in the oil industry. His passing marks the end of a lengthy career with the company and his leadership roles.
An old Bridgeport advertisement highlights kidney trouble symptoms and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. Thomas Burns of 1328 Iranistan Ave as a testimonial, stating her husband suffered back ache and irregular kidney secretions, but found relief after using the product and remained symptom free for ten years.
Financial circles fret as the Peace Agreement lapses this month and mine owners and workers clash over wage and hours. Miners seek one year deals while operators push three year terms, with a March 31 deadline and John Mitchell warning of possible strike if demands are not met.
Six boxes of Hermann cigars and one box of another brand disappeared from the cigar room of Stoddard Gilbert Co wholesale grocers at 474 Water Street. Police say the thief likely had a key or was locked in after hours. About 250 cigars were missing. doors and windows appeared secure when opened this morning. The incident is described as an inside job.
A Hartford court controversy draws betting interest as a shining legal figure from the Republicans urged friends to take bets offered by partisans and seek odds. The piece frames the clash as a public political struggle with financial stakes and partisan betting.
A rapid rise in coal tar creosote imports into New York shows the wood preservation industry's growth. From 3.5 million gallons in 194 to 25 million last year, creosote now extends timber life for railroad ties poles and timbers, reducing forest harvests and labor costs. Domestic creosote supply lags as plants expand, with imports climbing from 3.5 million in 194 to 25 million by present estimates. Want ads.
The mayor delays signing last night’s council actions over charter amendments as the committee on Cities and Boroughs prepares hearings in Hartford. Aldermen protest, asserting they will travel as a body, not individually, to represent the city while debates over favored and rejected amendments continue.
German army authorities experiment with arming airships with small cannons or machine guns. Rigid Zeppelin balloons and semi rigid Parseval and Gross types could be equipped to attack infantry, with recoil and gas escape addressed by secret adjustments.
Pittsburg March 2 Alleging his wife eloped with another man after robbing him of 3500 Barrifio of Barre Vermont is here to prosecute the couple Mrs Barrifilo and Emile Gosplerd were arrested yesterday in a downtown rooming house Barrifio says after robbing him on November 4 his wife disappeared with Gosplerdi taking her two children with her He says this is the second time she has eloped
The market opened with a generally strong tone in London and international stocks, then retreated as a broad selloff trimmed gains. By around noon prices eased with Union Pacific rising above 175 amid sparse overall market movement. Afternoon trading saw local tram lines active while Union Pacific gained after January earnings, others holding steady.
Cincinnati March 2 The International Pressmen's Aid Assistants Union, a 50000 member body, secured a sweeping win as the United States Court of Appeals denied the claim of the Allied Typothetae of America. The ruling ends the dispute and consolidates labor gains in the printing industry.
Hartford March 2 Senator Manwar ing of Bridgeport objected in the Senate to action on a favorable report from the committee on Incorporations regarding a bill to incorporate the Baltic Water Co of Baltic He urged the report be tabled and the matter sent to the Public Utilities commission if created The vote to table failed by a small margin with four or five in favor of his motion Senator Barnum did not oppose the report but warned against delaying consideration The action was not promptly reconvened and the motion to table did not prevail
The Yankee Prince at Smith's theatre was canceled after George M. Cohan fell suddenly ill. Understudy Treaty would go on if possible, but Manager Jackson canceled the performance to preserve quality. Cohan is under care of four physicians at the Knickerbocker Hotel. tickets will be refunded at the Sox office.
Hartford dispatch reports the Connecticut House approved a measure to appoint two additional superior court judges without opposition. The session also authorized payment of $175 to W H Taylor for a pocket manual and approved several town court judge appointments in Groton Milford Norwalk and related measures including long service medals for National Guard officers with ten years service at a cost of $259.
In Greenwich in Common Pleas Judge Walsh will hear the cases of the two men arrested for conducting a policy game. Prosecutor Judge Banks will seek fines with a jail threat for future similar offenses. Defendants likely receive severe reprimand and a warning not to engage again.
London March 2 The Bishop of London urged students at a fashionable West End girls school to avoid a catty spirit. He warned that ill natured gossip corrodes reputations of both men and women and advised never to be cats, distinguishing kindness from harsh criticism.
Two stage heavyweight bouts headline the St. Thomas Athletic Club smoker in Fairfield with an eight round main event Leonard Kowalski versus Carl Schirk. Kowalski trained under a noted heavyweight and can take punishment, while Schirk holds reach advantage. Also six rounds pit Young Murphy of New Haven against Teddy Ick of Fairfield.
In Criminal Superior Court Judge Bennett sentenced 17 year old Vincent Fuda of Darien to not less than three nor more than five years in state prison for the killing of Baptiste Macri last November. The case arose from a love triangle as Baptiste pursued the same woman Fuda loved. Homer Cummings of Stamford pleaded for clemency for youth, noting Fuda’s youth and the sudden confrontation before officers separated the men. The charge was manslaughter.
Boston March 2 The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reaffirms a 1908 decree in the Attorney General's suit against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad over holdings of Massachusetts street railway stock. The court finds no doubt about the decree’s meaning or the railroad's duties and maintains the previous order to divest. President Mellen of the New Haven Road says there is no new statement needed.
Friends of Mrs. R. E. Hough mourn the loss of Emma B. Jones of New Haven who died suddenly while visiting. Funeral services will be held in New Haven on Thursday at 2 30 PM. Francis Small infant son of Michael and Rena Small was laid to rest at St Michael's Cemetery after a service at their Poplar Street home. Mrs Katherine Bain wife of Michael Bain Bosman No 1 Chemical Co died, services at 523 Lafayette Street and Sacred Heart Church with Rev William Fitzgerald officiating. interment at St Michael's Cemetery.
Bolton March 2 W E Britton state entomologist has asked nurserymen statewide to hold all stock from France for six months pending inspection after several winter nests of the browntail moth were found on nursery stock imported from France into Connecticut. This moth has caused heavy damage in Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine.
Woolen fabric purchased here used to remake tailored skirts at a small charge. Each design follows stylish lines and aims for graceful, excellent fit. Skirts tailored with care and expertise. completed examples of true tailor-made quality. Price range $1.25 to $2.40. Center and right aisle rear.
A Howland club promotion lets a member receive a sewing machine delivered to her home for one dollar. This offer ends Saturday night when membership closes. Afterward machines are available only by cash purchase through the usual channel. The club advertises dependable sewing machines and favorable terms on the third floor.
A collation of wash goods remnants offered in a large varied lot. Includes white and colored cottons in small and large pieces. Each piece labeled with price and length for easy selection. Average pricing below typical rates. Located at the elevator on the main floor.
Makers of 25-cent stockings tout a flare-top model in deep black cotton yarn. Knitted tightly, soft, and fine with a sharply flaring top for added room and comfort. Located Cannon street aisle rear.
Durable corrugated celliform paper bolster roll in long cylinder form designed to showcase lace bolster covers. Light yet strong with one style having openings to hold pillows inside. Priced at 1.45 and 1.85 dollars. Third floor.
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